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• Carl Jung


  Swiss psychiatrist, founder of analytical psychology
• Carl Jung was born in 1875 and was influenced by his parents' complexity
• Carl Jung's early life

  1. Defied convention and enrolled at the University of Basel, where he studied philosophy

  2. Worked in Burgholzli Asylum, observed patients' emotional reactions to certain phrases as subconscious associations with immoral or sexual content

  3. Inspired him to coin the term "complex" to characterize the circumstances
• Carl Jung worked closely with Freud for five years


  Their friendship ended due to differing viewpoints and temperament
• Jung challenged Freud's beliefs

  Around sexuality as the foundation of neurosis, disagreed with Freud's methods, asserting that his work was too one-sided
• The final break between Jung and Freud came in 1912 when Jung published Psychology of the Unconscious, which examined the unconscious mind and tried to understand the symbolic meaning of its contents
• Breaking with Freud had consequences for Jung - Freud closed off his inner circle to the younger psychologist, and others in the psychoanalytic community shunned him
• In 1914, Jung resigned from the International Psychoanalytic Society
• Jung's most important development from this early period was his conception of introverts and extroverts


  The notion that people can be categorized as one of the two based on the extent to which they exhibit certain functions of consciousness
• Conscious


  Jung believed that the ego was the focus of consciousness rather than the core of personality, and the more comprehensive self, the largely subconscious center of the psyche, needs to fulfill the ego
• Personal Unconscious


  Embraces all repressed, forgotten, or subliminally experienced experiences of one particular individual, contains repressed childhood memories and impulses, as well as forgotten events and experiences that were perceived below our conscious threshold, unique experiences shape our personal unconscious, complexes are an emotionally charged collection of connected thoughts
• Collective Unconscious


  Roots in the primordial history of the whole species, physical elements of the collective unconscious are passed down from one generation to the next as psychic potential, the culmination of ancestors' experiences or the group's experiences throughout the historic past, influences a person's feelings, ideas, and behavior
• Causality


  The idea that past experiences are what led to the current circumstances (push)
• Teleology


  A person's destiny is determined by their future desires and goals which drive current events (pull)
• Attitudes


  A tendency to behave or respond in a particular way
• Introversion


  The inward flow of psychic energy directed toward the subjective, those who are introverted are aware of their own inner world, complete with prejudices, dreams, and unique perspectives, someone who is typically quiet, creative, and more drawn to ideas than to other people
• Extraversion/Extroversion


  The individual's orientation toward the objective and away from the subjective, characterized by the outward turning of psychological energy, are less affected by their inner selves and more impacted by their environments, suppressing the subjective, they prioritize the objective attitude, a person who is typically social, extroverted, and curious about people and things
• Stages of Personality Development

  1. Childhood (birth to adolescence), determined by instinctual activities necessary for survival, emotional problems reflect disturbing influences in the home

  2. Youth/Young Adulthood (adolescence to 40), extraversion is the primary attitude and consciousness dominates mental life as the young person pursues the tasks of finding a mate and finding a vocation, adolescent must grapple with issues of sexuality as well as power or insecurity, individual is outgoing, energetic, impulsive and passionate

  3. Middle Life (40 to later years of life), there is a need of meaning, people need to find a purpose for their lives and a reason for their existence, middle aged crisis, change from an extraverted to an introverted attitude and they move toward self-realization, youthful interests and pursuits lose their value and are replaced by new interest that are more cultural and less biological, person's values are sublimated in social, religious, civic and philosophical symbols, becomes more spiritual, personality, amiss during transferring of energy (when cultural and spiritual values of middle age do not utilize all the energy) is free to upset the equilibrium of the psyche
• Jungian Therapy


  A form of psychotherapy, Jung noticed that many of his patients experienced deep feelings of gloom and inadequacy, he believed psychology had overlooked the divine in people, which he called the self
• Jungian Therapy Techniques


  1. Often involve working with dreams, symbols, and mythology, therapist will help the client explore these concepts and understand the meaning they hold for the individual, can be a lengthy process, as it can take time to uncover all of the unconscious material influencing a person's life

  2. Art can provide a way to access the unconscious and explore images that arise, through art, we can learn about our self-image and what symbols and themes emerge when concentrating on a particular problem

  3. Dream analysis is one of the most important means of achieving insight in the Jungian analysis, you might keep a notebook by your bed to record your dreams when you wake up because they usually fade rapidly from memory afterward

  4. Active imagination technique allows you to imagine yourself in scenes that represent the unconscious material you are working on, in this way, you can explore the material further and understand what it means for you

  5. Word association is a technique in which you say the first word that pops into your head after hearing another word, this exercise can help reveal the unconscious thoughts and feelings that influence your behavior
• Jungian Psychology


  A rich tapestry of theories and practices that delve into the profound depths of the human psyche, diverged from the mainstream experimental psychology of the 20th century, charting its own unique course, at the heart of jungian psychology lies the concept of 'archetypes,' universal, archaic symbols and images that reside within our collective unconscious, these archetypes form the psychic counterpart of instinct and are the building blocks of our dreams, myths, and folklore, the shared heritage of our human experience, transcending cultural and temporal boundaries, also emphasizes the process of individuation, a lifelong journey towards self realization and wholeness, involves integrating the conscious and unconscious parts of our psyche, including the 'shadow,' the part of ourselves that we deny or reject, the therapeutic approach in jungian analysis is characterized by an 'analytic attitude,' a stance of open curiosity and respect for the individual's unique psychological reality, the analyst and the patient embark on a shared journey of exploration, where dreams, fantasies, and life experiences are examined to uncover the underlying patterns and meanings
• The theory of archetypes posits that universal symbols reside within our collective unconscious, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• The process of individuation, a journey towards self-realization and wholeness, is a central concept in jungian psychology
• Jungian analysis, the therapeutic approach in jungian psychology, involves exploring the individual's unique psychological reality to uncover underlying patterns and meanings
• History of Jungian Therapy

  1. Began with Carl Jung, a brilliant Swiss psychiatrist who initially worked closely with Sigmund Freud, the renowned father of psychoanalysis, they explored the depths of the human mind and developed revolutionary theories that shook the foundation of psychology

  2. As their collaboration progressed, Jung found himself diverging from Freud's ideas, believed that there was more to the human psyche than mere sexual instincts and repressed desires, this marked the beginning of Jung's departure from the realm of psychoanalysis and the birth of his own unique approach - analytical psychology

  3. The key differences in jungian therapy is the expansion of personality parts, believed that the human psyche is comprised not only of the conscious mind, but also the personal unconscious and the collective unconscious, personal unconscious contains forgotten memories and experiences, collective unconscious holds the shared wisdom and archetypes of humanity

  4. Incorporating psychological growth into his approach, emphasized that addressing psychological issues was not just about symptom management, but an opportunity for personal development and self-discovery
• The case study is about Robert, a 56-year-old Irish-American fortuneteller who earns his living by telling people what they can expect in the future through reading tarot cards and by touching his clients, he claims to "sense" things and see what will happen to his clients, but does not understand how it happens, he also earns money by contacting people who have crossed over to the other world, claiming to be able to talk with the dead
• Robert has always had psychic abilities, often spotting events or knowing something had happened even without anyone telling him, his experiences include minor and major events, such as knowing when his father would come home and his grandfather's death
• Robert's interest in the paranormal expanded when he started having seizures at age 40, during these seizures, he experiences an aura, which indicates the onset of a seizure, including a change in body temperature and an increase in anxiety or tension, he claims to see the future or make contact with the dead during this time
• Robert began studying paranormal activities at the age of 40 and believed it helped him develop mystical skills, he earns money speaking to interested parties about the paranormal, sharing his experiences and beliefs about the "other world", he enjoys this interaction, feeling knowledgeable and sage, as if he were a prophet with his audience
• Robert's last speaking engagement at a college in California was a powerful one, where he spoke directly to people, giving them messages from deceased loved ones, he stopped during the talk due to a seizure and told a young woman that her father had a message for her: that he "understands and forgives"